Biofilms, ubiquitous bacterial communities embedded in a slimy matrix, are the oldest form of multicellularity on Earth; they ...

which generates serious consequences for therapy of biofilm-associated infections. The MIC of antibiotics to biofilm-growing bacteria may be up to 1000-fold higher than that of planktonic bacteria.

Medical honey proves effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, transforming wound care and offering hope in the fight ...

Penn's Dental School and School of Engineering and Applied Science have worked together to create a new treatment option for apical periodontitis, a chronic dental infection that causes tooth loss and ...

Microplastics provide an excellent bacterial breeding ground that may be contributing to the growing problem of ...

In a startling discovery, a team of Boston University researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became ...

Overview: One particular antiseptic solution tops list for effectiveness against methicillin-sensitive S. aureus and E. coli.

Boston University researchers discovered that microplastics bolster bacteria's antibiotic resistance. The tiny plastic fragments, omnipresent on Earth, facilitate bacterial biofilm creation, thwarting ...

A recent study by Dr. Ashwin Ambi and the team has revealed a promising solution to the challenge of bacterial infections ...

Time to take a long hard look at non-metal constructs? We’re referring to PEKK, not PEEK. PEKK is antibacterial, a ...

The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found. Bacteria exposed to these ubiquitous fragments, known as ...